The Hershey Company (HSY)

NYSE: HSY · Real-Time Price · USD
166.66
+3.31 (2.03%)
At close: May 5, 2025, 4:00 PM
166.00
-0.66 (-0.40%)
After-hours: May 5, 2025, 4:32 PM EDT
2.03%
Market Cap 33.77B
Revenue (ttm) 10.75B
Net Income (ttm) 1.65B
Shares Out 202.60M
EPS (ttm) 8.12
PE Ratio 20.53
Forward PE 28.43
Dividend $5.48 (3.29%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 16, 2025
Volume 1,820,467
Open 163.50
Previous Close 163.35
Day's Range 162.25 - 166.66
52-Week Range 140.13 - 211.92
Beta 0.31
Analysts Hold
Price Target 166.16 (-0.3%)
Earnings Date May 1, 2025

About HSY

The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]

Industry Confectioners
Founded 1894
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HSY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Hershey's revenue was $11.20 billion, an increase of 0.33% compared to the previous year's $11.16 billion. Earnings were $2.22 billion, an increase of 19.31%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 20 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $166.16, which is a decrease of -0.30% from the latest price.

Price Target
$166.16
(-0.30% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

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2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Hershey using ‘every lever in the toolbox' to reduce impact of cocoa tariff

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Hershey Q1 results beat expectations despite sales dip, salty snacks drive growth

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Hershey posts robust quarterly results on North America snacks demand

Hershey posted a smaller-than-expected drop in sales for the first quarter and beat profit estimates on Thursday, helped by steady demand for its salty snacks business in North America.

4 days ago - Reuters

Hershey Expects Tariffs to Cost Up to $20 Million in 2Q

Hershey first-quarter earnings fell and the company expects to take a hit from tariffs of up to $20 million this quarter.

4 days ago - WSJ

Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends

HERSHEY, Pa. , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common ...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Hershey and Dandelion Media to Unwrap Founder's Story in Upcoming Major Motion Picture HERSHEY, Set for 2026 Release

Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine Hershey Principal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa. , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HERSHEY, a major motion pict...

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Hershey Strikes $750 Million Deal for Popcorn Brand

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The Hershey Company Announces Intent to Acquire LesserEvil

HERSHEY, Pa. , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LesserEvil, maker of organic, delectable snacks that ...

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Hershey to Webcast First-Quarter Conference Call

HERSHEY, Pa. , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and hold a confe...

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Reese's Brand Pranked Fans on April Fool's--Now They're Revealing the Real Treat: PB&J Big Cups

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The Collab You Didn't Know You Needed: New HERSHEY'S KISSES Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Flavored Candies Hit Shelves Nationwide

Taste the hype and stock up while you can, these delicious bites won't be around forever! HERSHEY, Pa.

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Ready, Set, Egg! Reese's and Cadbury Partner with Jasmine Roth to Kick Off a Fun New Easter Tradition

Get inspired by the DIY guru's "egging" ideas and start your own chocolate-fueled ritual! HERSHEY, Pa.

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Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies Named Official Gummy Of March Madness

The Gummy Collab from The Hershey Company and Shaquille O'Neal Joins Hershey's NCAA Partnership HERSHEY, Pa. , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company and basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal a...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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Mind-Blowingly Fruity, Shockingly Crunchy: Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Candy Has Entered the Chat

Your taste buds won't know what hit 'em HERSHEY, Pa. , March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourself, snack lovers – the candy aisle just got a next-level upgrade.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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